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Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. is implementing a project under the REGIONAL PROGRAMME EUROPEAN FUNDS FOR PODKARPACIE 2021–2027; PRIORITY 1: Competitive and Digital Economy; ACTION 1.3 Support for SMEs – Grant. PROJECT TYPE: Support for the development and competitiveness of SMEs in the form of a grant; Call No. FEPK.01.03-IZ.00-007/24

Project title: “Implementation of a process innovation and expansion of production capacity to support development and enhance the competitiveness of FM Lubaczów Sp. z o.o.”

The main objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of FML through an investment that will result in the implementation of a process innovation at the enterprise and regional level in the field of sheet metal straightening, as well as an increase in production capacity in CNC boring.

PROJECT EFFECTS AND RESULTS:

1. a) change in the production method through the implementation of a process innovation in sheet metal straightening

• elimination of errors
• elimination of waste
• optimisation of material consumption
• increased process automation
• reduction of process cycle time
• improved flatness parameters of straightened sheets
• ability to provide straightening services using customer-supplied material
• reduction of process costs
• increase in sales revenue
• reduction in the number of complaints

1. b) increase in production capacity in CNC boring

• increase in the number of completed orders for turned products
• increase in the number of completed boring services
• reduction in the number of changeovers on other lathes
• increase in sales revenue

As part of the project, three process innovations have been implemented within the Applicant’s enterprise—at the company, regional, and national levels—in the processes of welding, machining, and design of products, machining processes, and machine control. The innovations relate to the production of existing products (goods and services), in particular components and assemblies for the automotive industry.

Product indicators:

• Enterprises supported through grants – 1
• Number of supported medium-sized enterprises – 1

Result indicators:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) introducing process innovations – 1
• Number of process innovations implemented – 1
• Value of private investment complementing public support – grants – 2,259,873.30 PLN

The project includes the purchase of:

• CNC lathe – 1 unit
• automated sheet straightening machine – 1 unit

According to the signed grant agreement:

Total project cost: 4,059,873.20 PLN

Grant amount: 1,800,000.00 PLN

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Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. has completed a project entitled “Implementation of production process innovations as support for development and enhancement of competitiveness of FM Lubaczów Sp. z o.o.” under the REGIONAL PROGRAMME EUROPEAN FUNDS FOR PODKARPACIE 2021–2027; PRIORITY 1: Competitive and Digital Economy; ACTION 1.3 Support for SMEs – Grant. PROJECT TYPE: Support for the development and competitiveness of SMEs in the form of a grant; Call No. FEPK.01.03-IZ.00-001/23

Project title: “Implementation of production process innovations as support for development and enhancement of competitiveness of FM Lubaczów Sp. z o.o.”

The main objective of the project was to enhance the competitiveness of FML through an investment aimed at changing the production method by implementing three process innovations.

PROJECT EFFECTS AND RESULTS:

1. a) product design, machining processes, and machine control

• elimination of errors
• reduction of machining program development time, increased processing capacity, improved product quality, and reduced waste
• elimination of the need for separate programming of each machine

1. b) welding process

• reduction of the welding cycle
• optimisation of welding material consumption
• improvement of weld quality and achievement of process repeatability
• increase in the number of welds performed per shift
• increase in sales revenue

1. c) machining process

• reduction of the turning–milling cycle by performing multiple operations in one setup
• optimisation of material consumption
• reduction of machining process waste
• rapid development and implementation of machining programs
• minimisation of irreversible errors in the process
• increase in the number of parts produced in the machining centre per shift
• increase in sales revenue

As part of the project, three process innovations were implemented in the Applicant’s enterprise—at the company, regional, and national levels—in the processes of welding, machining, and design of products, machining processes, and machine control. The innovations relate to the production of existing products (goods and services), in particular parts and components for the automotive industry.

The following product indicators were achieved:

• Enterprises supported through grants – 1
• Number of supported medium-sized enterprises – 1

The following result indicators were achieved:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) introducing process innovations – 1
• Number of process innovations implemented – 3
• Value of private investment complementing public support – grants – 2,047,100.52 PLN

The project included the purchase of:

• CAD-CAM software with post-processors for a 5-axis milling machine and a robotic machining centre with a horizontal lathe (1 set)
• Robotic welding station (1 set)
• Robotic machining cell with a horizontal lathe, with part transfer and robot (1 set)

According to the signed grant agreement:

Total project cost: 3,847,100.52 PLN

Grant amount: 1,800,000.00 PLN

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Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. is implementing a project entitled “Improvement of energy efficiency through thermal modernisation and infrastructure modernisation” under the Operational Programme – European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021–2027; Priority FENG.03 – Greening of enterprises; Action 3.01 – Green loan co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund – grant agreement No. FENG.03.01-IP.03-0220/23-00.

Project title: “Improvement of energy efficiency through thermal modernisation and infrastructure modernisation.”

The main objective of the project is to improve the energy efficiency of the infrastructure, including introducing a fundamental change in the machining process for producing part No. 01406435-0.

Scope of the project and planned effects:

1. Thermal modernisation of the production hall.
   • primary energy savings of 97 MWh/year 
2. Thermal modernisation of the office building.
   • primary energy savings of 16 MWh/year 
3. Replacement of coal-fired boilers with biomass boilers.
   • reduction in primary energy demand by 1,809 MWh/year 
4. Replacement of lighting with energy-efficient systems.
   • primary energy savings of 104 MWh/year 
5. Replacement of heat pipelines with new, more energy-efficient systems together with the replacement of heat substations.
   • primary energy savings of 41 MWh/year 
6. Construction of a photovoltaic installation.
   • reduction in primary energy consumption by 557 MWh/year 
7. Replacement of the machining centre with a new, more energy-efficient one.
   • change of clamping method
   • increased number of parts clamped in a single technological operation
   • reduction of machine downtime
   • elimination of marking operations
   • reduction of coolant consumption
   • reduction in primary energy consumption by 6,548 kWh/year

The following indicators are planned:

1. a) Product indicators:

• Number of enterprises receiving support in the transformation towards sustainable development – 1
• Enterprises supported – 1
• Enterprises supported in the form of a grant – 1
• Number of supported medium-sized enterprises – 1
• Number of energy-modernised buildings – 2

1. b) Result indicators:

• Private investment complementing public support – 5,762,902.46 PLN
• Number of process innovations implemented – 1
• Number of pro-environmental undertakings – 1
• Enterprises introducing process innovations – 1
• SMEs introducing process innovations – 1
• Enterprises introducing product or process innovations – 1
• SMEs introducing product or process innovations – 1
• Annual energy savings – 2,650.51 MWh
• Annual primary energy consumption (including: residential premises, public buildings, enterprises, others) – 722.45 MWh/year
• Annual primary energy consumption in enterprises – 722.45 MWh/year
• Additional PV energy generation capacity – 498 kW
• Reduction of coolant consumption – 60%

The result of the project will be an improvement in the energy efficiency of the Company.

According to the provisions of the grant agreement:

Total project cost: 12,963,009.00 PLN

Grant amount: 7,200,106.54 PLN

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Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. has completed a project under the Operational Programme “Smart Growth” for 2014–2020, Priority Axis III – “Support for innovation in enterprises”, Action 3.2 “Support for the implementation of R&D results”, Sub-action 3.2.1 “Research for the market” – grant agreement No. POIR.03.02.01-18-0013/20-00 dated 09.12.2020.

Project title: “Implementation of the results of in-house and commissioned R&D works in order to introduce a new product in the form of a universal modular trolley for transporting tool cassettes and machines for welding plastics, and modification of the paint coating application process at FML Sp. z o.o.”

The objectives of the project are:

• implementation of a new product in the form of a universal modular trolley for transporting tool cassettes and plastic welding machines, the design of which is the result of in-house R&D and has been optimised through computational studies commissioned from an external entity,
• implementation of a new technology for applying paint coatings and preparing surfaces, developed by a scientific institution.

The result of the project is an increase in employment within the Beneficiary’s enterprise and an increase in its revenue from business activities.

Total project cost: 8,328,870.46 PLN
ERDF co-financing amount: 4,066,800.00 PLN

Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. has completed a project entitled “Working capital subsidy for FABRYKA MASZYN LUBACZÓW SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ” under Priority Axis 1: Entrepreneurial Eastern Poland, Action 1.5 Working capital subsidies of the Operational Programme Eastern Poland 2014–2020.

Grant agreement No.: POPW.01.05.00-18-0067/20

Project description: The project concerned supporting the enterprise in maintaining financial liquidity and supporting ongoing operations in connection with financial difficulties incurred as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. The financial assistance was granted under programme No. SA.57015 (2020/N).

Beneficiary: FABRYKA MASZYN LUBACZÓW SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ
Grant amount: 333,443.31 PLN

Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. has completed a project under the Operational Programme of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship for 2014–2020, Priority Axis I: Competitive and Innovative Economy, Action 1.4 Support for SMEs, Sub-action 1.4.1 Direct grants, entitled “Energy independence of FABRYKA MASZYN LUBACZÓW through investment in renewable energy sources.”

Project objective: Increase in the production of energy from renewable sources

Beneficiary: FABRYKA MASZYN LUBACZÓW SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ

Total project cost: 1,069,041.14 PLN

ERDF co-financing amount: 654,326.60 PLN

Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. is implementing a project under the Operational Programme “Smart Growth” for 2014–2020, Priority Axis III: “Support for innovation in enterprises”, Action 3.2 “Support for the implementation of R&D results”, Sub-action 3.2.2 “Technology innovation loan”.

Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów Sp. z o.o. has completed a project under the Operational Programme of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship for 2014–2020, Priority Axis I: Competitive and Innovative Economy, Action 1.4 Support for SMEs, Sub-action 1.4.1 Direct grants, entitled “Launch of a new product line for the automotive industry resulting from R&D work as an opportunity for the development and enhancement of the competitiveness of Fabryka Maszyn Lubaczów.”

Project objective: implementation of product innovation within the company.

Planned effects: introduction to the market of an entirely new product, namely a new plastic welding machine for the automotive industry, diversification of the range of services offered, and an increase in employment within the Company.

Total project cost: 7,290,674.88 PLN

ERDF co-financing amount: 3,260,057.85 PLN